Mary229

You gentlemen are missing the fact that we already stream video content. The TV limitations control resolution and also can be controlled by app setting. The apps settings are controlled when the app is installed on the TV and that would be done by the ship not by the passengers. This is managed worldwide by hotels already , HAL would not be reinventing the wheel. as to zoom vs video. https://www.reviews.org/internet-service/how-much-data-does-zoom-use/

I don’t disagree!

That is how the ducks are supposed to work. You find them, sign them then hide them again. They aren’t supposed to be a take home souvenir

It is a game some people enjoy, I guess the same could be said about poker chips 😉

Yes I have had that often. If you scroll down you can see the itineraries but the image may never appear. They really need to fix their website

Can you leave it at your hotel and retrieve it after the tour?

Here is a quote For all cruises except Grand Voyages, your elevated benefits will take effect on your next Holland America Line cruise. If you cross a star level threshold while on board a Grand Voyage (based on days sailed), you will be upgraded to your new star level for the remainder of that voyage.

Unless you are on a grand voyage you are not officially a 4 star until your next cruise. The tally is not done, except for grand cruises, until 7-10 days after the cruise. You should get a pin on your next cruise.

You know what I am going to say….. Apple sounds like a wonderful trip so far. I do like the N Statendam

Tv streaming is comparable to zoom and that is not a huge number. The ships now have the ability to throttle and could (and do) do so when needed. Like coffee pots they certainly are happy to make it available if you are willing to pay and do so NOW. I don’t mind paying I just would like the ability and I would like that ability on their TV. Let’s be clear we can (and I do) stream on my iPad now while on ship, I just want it on TV via app - the app is safe for the network as it does not require compromising the network safety. They install the app, I sign in with my account. Hotels worldwide use this system

Sorry but I won’t stay home. Sorry to burst your bubble.

I sail Holland a lot and occasionally use a guarantee for one reason or another. If the room is not suitable I call and ask to move and am even willing to pay a small fee to do so. I have usually gotten moved

Oh but the happiness when you have a scratch and find that little tag still attached … memories and anticipation

So much food, so little time😁. Enjoy!

Safety on land and safety at sea are different even in the same region. Additionally, cruise ships can be considered a high profile target

Streaming simply is done through apps. It is done worldwide in hotels and I doubt the bandwidth used is more than a blip than it is now. With new satellites and new services internet is not as valuable as once was. The only reason it is costly anywhere is it is an unregulated utility.

I think before making any of these decisions you need to go on a long cruise or two. This is akin to the advice I would give to someone who wants to move across country in retirement - rent first, in the case of cruising in retirement - try it first. We had a similar idea and are now plowing through a bucket list of cruises, we prefer to sail 30 to 45 days at a time. We found 1. Long term social life on cruises can become a bit stale 2. Just how many times do you want to visit the same ports over and over. 3. It may become difficult to maintain your exercise/health regimen. As I did when I moved in my youth we chose the best area for our economic advancement close to 2 airports. We find we now have a nice financial nest, can maintain that nest by our low cost of living and with two airports we can travel anywhere at a moment’s notice.

Celebrity. According to my market research It fits a variety of budgets though not the cheapest and mainly caters to adults. It also tends to attract your age group avoiding the party animals or the very quiet people. You will get good cuisine, entertainment, a decent itinerary without excessive noise or boredom.

I always carry at least one suit in case I want to go into the pool or hot tub. If I am on a tropical cruise I bring two, one for the beach, one for the pool. I also usually bring beach shorts too that look suitable for the boardwalk/rambler and the beach. I simply don’t swim too much but I do like beach walking.

The marshmallows put me off from ever ordering it. I just tried it recently, sans marshmallows, and it was pretty good. Whipped cream would be optimal.

I often carry cheese onboard - one of my favorite souvenirs. Waxed cheeses, uncut, can last very long without refrigeration. Also unopened hard cheeses last. I have never purchased cheese in Aruba

I hope this links works for you. When HAL offers one of these promotions the easiest way to discover the included cruises is from the front page promotional link. Here is the link for that promotion https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/find-a-cruise?dealId=EXPLORE23&csvFileName=multi_EXPLORE23_1.csv&ICID=INTHWEB202310127V0X2FV462

One method is as RCCL does, as I mentioned earlier, is the rental method. That pays for any man hours and any inspections

And none of those devilish ball point pens.

You are being warned prior to final payment date that seems fair to me.